A Master Electrician for Anne Arundel County
JJ Palmer Electrical Service brings the same careful, by-the-book electrical work to Anne Arundel County that we’ve done around Catonsville for years. Our owner, John Palmer, is a Maryland Statewide Master Electrician (License #12441) and has been in the trade since 1978. When you call, you talk with the electrician who will plan and do the work.
We do residential and commercial electrical work. Every estimate is free, and free estimates are scheduled within one to three days.
Communities We Serve in Anne Arundel County
- Severna Park, Arnold and Pasadena
- Glen Burnie, Linthicum and Ferndale
- Millersville, Crownsville and Gambrills
- Odenton, Crofton and Hanover, near Arundel Mills
- Annapolis and the surrounding peninsulas
Not sure if we cover your street? Call (443) 986-1000 and ask, or see our service area page.
Recent Work: Kitchen Pendant Lights in Severna Park
In a Severna Park kitchen we installed three pendant lights over the breakfast counter. It’s a good example of the lighting work we do: fixtures placed where they work for the room and wired neatly and to code. We’ve also replaced smoke alarms for a Severna Park homeowner. Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest safety upgrades you can make.
Electrical Services for Anne Arundel County Homes and Businesses
- Lighting and ceiling fans: Pendant, recessed, under-cabinet, outdoor and landscape lighting, plus ceiling fans and chandeliers.
- Service panel upgrades: Replacing old or overloaded panels and adding capacity for new equipment, additions and finished basements. See our panel upgrades page.
- EV charger installation: Level 2 chargers for garages and driveways, with a panel capacity check first. See our EV charger installation page.
- Generator installation: Standby generators, transfer switches and portable generator inlets. See our generator installation page.
- Troubleshooting and repairs: Flickering lights, tripping breakers, dead outlets and GFCI outlets that won’t reset.
- Smoke alarms and safety updates: Smoke alarm replacement and GFCI protection where code calls for it.
- Commercial electrical work: Office and retail fit-outs, LED retrofits, sign lighting and equipment circuits. See our commercial electrical services.
- Emergency and after-hours service: Emergency and after-hours service available. Call (443) 986-1000.
See everything we do on our Services page.
Living Near the Water
A lot of Anne Arundel County sits along the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Severna Park, for example, lies between the Severn and Magothy Rivers. Homes near the water see a lot of moisture and storm weather, which is hard on outdoor outlets, exterior lighting and service equipment. Outdoor receptacles should be GFCI protected and have weather-resistant covers, and corrosion around a meter or outdoor disconnect is worth having checked before it becomes a problem.
Storms are also a good reason to think about backup power. A standby generator, or a properly installed inlet and transfer switch for a portable one, keeps your heat, refrigerator and sump pump running safely. Not sure which is right for you? Read Standby vs. portable generators.
Permits in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County requires an electrical permit for electrical work such as wiring, fixtures and service changes, and the permit has to be in place before work starts. Inside Annapolis city limits, permits go through the City of Annapolis rather than the county. We handle the permit and schedule the inspection, so you don’t have to sort it out yourself.
Why Anne Arundel County Customers Call JJ Palmer
- Master Electrician. Maryland Statewide Master Electrician #12441, fully insured.
- In the trade since 1978. Trained at Lincoln Tech, CCBC and the Air Force Technical School, with six years as an Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Specialist in the Air National Guard.
- Backed by an established company. Part of Maryland Home Improvement Company (MHIC #77900), BBB A+ accredited and in business since 2000.
- You deal with the electrician. No call center and no hand-offs.
- Straight answers. You’ll know what we recommend and why before any work starts.
Ask about our military and senior discounts.
Anne Arundel County Electrical FAQ
Do you really come out to Anne Arundel County?
Yes. We serve communities across the county, from Glen Burnie and Linthicum to Severna Park and Annapolis. Call (443) 986-1000 to check your address.
Do I need a permit to add lighting or an EV charger?
In most cases, yes. Anne Arundel County requires an electrical permit for new wiring and equipment. We take care of it.
My outdoor GFCI outlet keeps tripping. Is that dangerous?
It’s doing its job by cutting power when it senses a problem, often moisture. Repeated tripping means something needs attention, like a damaged outlet, a wet cover or a fault on that circuit. We can track it down.
Do you work on commercial spaces?
Yes. We do offices, shops and other commercial spaces, including lighting upgrades, new circuits and tenant fit-outs.
Get a Free Estimate in Anne Arundel County
Call (443) 986-1000, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or email info@jjpalmerelectric.com. You can also fill out our Free Estimate Request form.
Free estimates scheduled within one to three days. Emergency and after-hours service available. Ask about our military and senior discounts.